CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,673 km
3,525 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,673 km
3,525 mi / 3,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT WYE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code CPT WYE
ICAO Code FACT GFYE
City Cape Town Yengema
Country South Africa Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Freetown
Elevation 151 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.610000, -11.050000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 5,673 kilometers (3,525 miles / 3,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Sierra Leone. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:03 in Cape Town, it's 21:03 in Yengema.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,149 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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